All That's Left

The Real Beginning

"My rules are simple," he coldly tell me as he gulp his vodka.

"I don't have time to train my executive assistant--intern or full time."

"Yes, sir."

"If you want to keep this covetted job even after you graduate, you have to be always on top of every thing. I don't play game when it comes to business."

"I understand."

"Good. Also, if you want to be my executive assistant, you must keep up with my style. You have to be someone I always appprove of. Some would say, I make my employees robot."

"I'll do my best, sir."

"Paris is such a wonderful city. Great places to see, and tons of things to do. It's also one of the best places to shop the finest things,"

"So, I'll give you time to shop. My personal stylist will meet you after my business meetings."

"Sir? I--I don't have much money."

"You'll get access to my black card,"

"All my secretaries have used them. You can buy as much as you want."

"That's--"

"Do as I say."

"Yes, sir."

"After my meetings, I'd have 2 more days to stay here in Paris. I'll let you off to shop then. For now, wear the clothes my stylist bought."

"Thank you, sir."

"Go and change into them, we'll land in Charles de Gaulle Airport in two hours."

"This way, Ms. Aneska."

A well-dressed young woman lead me to a huge room in the private plane.

He wasn't kidding when he told me he doesn't like to be seen with anyone dressed ugly.

I carefully sat on the sofa and wait for the stylist to tell me anything. I'm not familiar with such luxury so, I didn't know what to say and do.

"Ms. Aneska, this suit will be your clothes for Mr. Sterling's meeting today."

She showed me the photo on her ipad.

"You should get ready,"

"Thank you,"

I felt surreal because I've never worn such expensive clothes.

"You should get used to it,"

I was startled when I heard his voice.

"What do you mean, sir?"

"I told you, I don't approve of shabby-looking assistant. You will also represent our company so, you must keep up with everything."

"I understand now, sir."

"Good."

He left right after.

I finished putting accessories and organized my personal bag and
The ipad containing all the details for each meeting he has to attend.

There are lots of files to organize and scedule to keep up. 10 meetings in 3 days plus his 2 days off.

"Mr. Sterling is now looking for you."

I walked back to my seat, on the other side of the plane.

The Dassault Falcon 7X tailored to only 16 seats with laxurious amenities as desired by the owner.

I still couldn't believe that on my first day of internship, I was allowed to go on such business trip from the US to France.

"This is my highly priced aircraft. My favorite among all of ours."